# Currency Manipulation on The No Agenda Show Currency Manipulation comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2013 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** October 2013 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [China Trade Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china-trade-deal.md), [Coal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Forex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forex.md), [George Soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [Harrisburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harrisburg.md), [Intellectual Property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intellectual-property.md), [Leverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leverage.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Scott Bessent and Currency Manipulation Strategy - **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-10 - **Time:** 21:54–24:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/scott-bessent-and-currency-manipulation-strategy.md Scott Bessent, described as an acolyte of George Soros in the context of currency manipulation, praised President Trump's tariff strategy for creating negotiating leverage with over 75 countries. The discussion notes Bessent's expertise in manipulating markets as a key asset in the administration's economic approach. Keywords: [scott bessent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-bessent.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [currency manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency-manipulation.md), [trade negotiations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-negotiations.md), [leverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leverage.md) ### US-China Trade Deal, Phase One and Enforcement Triggers - **Episode:** [1208: Weeping Angels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-19 - **Time:** 53:32–58:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels/chapter/us-china-trade-deal-phase-one-and-enforcement-triggers.md Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin detailed the "Phase One" trade agreement with China, which includes a commitment from China to purchase $50 billion in American farm goods annually. The deal features a dispute resolution process and structural changes regarding forced technology transfer and intellectual property. As part of the agreement, the U.S. lifted China's designation as a currency manipulator, provided the new enforceable commitments are met. Keywords: [steven mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steven-mnuchin.md), [china trade deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china-trade-deal.md), [trade deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-deficit.md), [intellectual property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intellectual-property.md), [currency manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency-manipulation.md) ### Donald Trump Harrisburg Rally, China Currency Manipulation Claims - **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-30 - **Time:** 25:15–28:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/donald-trump-harrisburg-rally-china-currency-manipulation-claims.md During a rally in Harrisburg, President Donald Trump addressed his decision not to label China a currency manipulator immediately. Trump cited ongoing cooperation with President Xi Jinping regarding North Korea and coal shipments as the primary reason for the diplomatic delay. The crowd at the event was noted for chanting "CNN sucks" in response to the president's media criticism. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [harrisburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harrisburg.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [currency manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency-manipulation.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [coal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal.md) ### Bitcoin as Speculative Stock vs. Functional Currency - **Episode:** [566: Bots & Girls!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-17 - **Time:** 26:01–29:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls/chapter/bitcoin-as-speculative-stock-vs-functional-currency.md Bitcoin is characterized as a speculative vehicle rather than a stable currency due to its 20% price fluctuations within a single week. The difficulty of converting large amounts of Bitcoin into usable cash without significant fees or delays is highlighted. The behavior of Bitcoin proponents is compared to participants in penny stock "pump and dump" schemes. Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), currency stability, [speculation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speculation.md), [pump and dump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pump-and-dump.md), [market manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-manipulation.md) ### Currency Manipulation, Iraqi Dinars and Bitcoin Volatility - **Episode:** [553: Hate-Spewing Hashtags](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/553-hate-spewing-hashtags.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-03 - **Time:** 1:03:37–1:05:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/553-hate-spewing-hashtags/chapter/currency-manipulation-iraqi-dinars-and-bitcoin-volatility.md A tip regarding an Iraqi Dinar scam is re-evaluated in light of Bitcoin's price fluctuations following the Silk Road shutdown. Bitcoin dropped from $140 to $109 before rebounding to $130, suggesting a coordinated currency manipulation scheme. The hosts suspect that "back channel" messages about currency were actually coded warnings regarding the impending darknet market seizure. Keywords: iraqi dinar, [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [currency manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency-manipulation.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), [forex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forex.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)